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Y107 XJU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,701 mi
Last recorded104,701 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 104,701 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 96,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,549 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,957 miles

offside rear indicatorbulb losing coating

rear exhaust braket corroded but system secure

Fail 13 Jan 2014 77,743 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear indicatorbulb losing coating

rear exhaust braket corroded but system secure

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,840 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,201 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 60,201 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,206 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

under tray fitted obstructing some testable items

Fail 6 Jun 2011

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

under tray fitted obstructing some testable items

Pass 27 May 2010 53,516 miles

Parking brake lever has alot of travel

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,633 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 44,863 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,816 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,379 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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Y107 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y107 XJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y107 XJU registered?

Y107 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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